The man born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri but known to millions of pro wrestling fans asThe Iron Sheikhas died.
His death was announced on hisofficial Twitter page.
Read the entire statement below.
The Iron Sheik, 2006Bobby Bank/WireImage
Among his most popular storylines was a long-running feud with the cartoonishly American Sgt.
Slaughter, leading to the massively popular Boot Camp Match at Madison Square Garden.
Brett Azar portrays The Iron Sheik in a recurring role on NBCsYoung Rock.
Survivor information was not immediately available.
